[Intl-tobacco] Norwegian Tobacco Industry Faces Lawsuits

[Robert Weissman]

Norwegian Tobacco Industry Faces Lawsuits
Source: Aftenposten, Monday, 6/26/00
  Updated 26.06.00, 08:03  (GMT +01:00)=20

 A public report has determined that there are legal grounds for damage
suits against the Norwegian tobacco industry. A vital 1964 US report
pointing out the dangers of smoking was ignored.

Norwegian tobacco companies not only brushed aside the warnings of health
authorities, they instead increased their advertising campaigns.

The American tobacco industry will pay NOK 1600 (US$ 180) billion over 25
years for damages caused by smoking. Estimates indicate a figure of about
NOK 200 billion could be the bill for Norway's industry.

 (Aftenposten/Interactive)

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